Audit and Accounts Senior

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Paid overtime

Group income protection

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Luton is seeking an Audit and Accounts Senior to lead statutory accounts, manage audits, and provide tax support for owner‑managed businesses and SMEs.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or part qualification, strong UK GAAP knowledge, and a minimum of 3 years practice experience, with hybrid working and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part qualified is suitable.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards.
• Experience managing audit fieldwork and associated team members.
• Experience working with owner managed businesses and SMEs.
• Minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105) and IFRS where applicable, ensuring high technical standards and timely completion.
• Manage audit assignments, including planning, fieldwork and completion, ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards, budgets and deadlines.
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations, personal tax returns and P11Ds, identifying tax planning opportunities and ensuring accurate, timely submissions.
• Resolve technical accounting, auditing and tax queries, escalating complex matters where appropriate, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and provide a professional, responsive service.
• Lead, supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing their work, providing constructive feedback and supporting their professional development.
• Manage assignment workflows and resources, ensuring work is appropriately allocated, reviewed and completed to the required standard within agreed timescales.
• Support wider practice activities, including company secretarial work, management accounts, HMRC enquiries, business development, training and ad hoc projects.

Skills

UK GAAP knowledge

Auditing standards

Team leadership

Client liaison

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

MWP

IRIS

Job description

Job Title: Audit and Accounts Senior

Location: Luton

Package: up to £50,000, hybrid working, flexible hours, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Working Hours: Full Time, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Audit and Accounts Senior Job Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies in accordance with UK GAAP (FRS 102 and FRS 105) and, where applicable, IFRS, ensuring high technical standards and timely completion.
• Manage audit assignments, including planning, fieldwork and completion, ensuring compliance with UK auditing standards, budgets and deadlines.
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations, personal tax returns and P11Ds, identifying tax planning opportunities and ensuring accurate, timely submissions.
• Resolve technical accounting, auditing and tax queries, escalating complex matters where appropriate, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain information, resolve queries and provide a professional, responsive service.
• Lead, supervise and mentor junior team members, reviewing their work, providing constructive feedback and supporting their professional development.
• Manage assignment workflows and resources, ensuring work is appropriately allocated, reviewed and completed to the required standard within agreed timescales.
• Support wider practice activities, including company secretarial work, management accounts, HMRC enquiries, business development, training and ad hoc projects.

Audit and Accounts Senior Job Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified or part qualified is suitable
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards
• Experience managing audit fieldwork and associated team members
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with owner managed businesses and SMEs
• Familiar with accounting and audit software like MWP and IRIS (desirable)
• A minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience

Audit and Accounts Senior Salary & Benefits

• £44,000 - £50,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Hybrid working, and flexible working options
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• We offer paid overtime - rare in our sector we know!
• A group income protection insurance scheme
• Life assurance at four times basic annual salary
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for challenging situations whether they be personal or work related
• Full study support for professional qualifications where relevant
• Professional subscriptions fees paid
• Onsite parking